Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 60-1402 (2026)

Change of name of person; notice; order

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60-1402. Change of name of person; notice; order. (a) Petition. A petition may be filed in the county in which the petitioner resides stating: (1) That the petitioner has been a resident of the state for at least 60 days, (2) the reason for the change of name, and (3) the name desired.

(b) Notice. Service of notice of the hearing may be made either by mail or by publication, in the discretion of the court. If notice is directed by publication, such notice shall be published as provided in subsection (d) of K.S.A. 60-307, and amendments thereto; and if notice of hearing is directed to be given by mail, service of notice may be made by registered or certified mail to parties of interest, as prescribed by the court.

(c) Order. If upon hearing the judge is satisfied as to the truth of the allegations of the petition, and that there is reasonable cause for changing the name of the petitioner the judge shall so order.

History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1402; L. 1974, ch. 240, § 1; L. 1979, ch. 184, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 202, § 12; January 1, 1991.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 11 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1953–2025 · leading case: In Re the Marriage of Killman, 955 P.2d 1228 (Kan. 1998).

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In Re the Marriage of Killman, 955 P.2d 1228 (Kan. 1998). · cites it 3× “2d at 628-29 , where it had held that in exercising the discretion implicit in deciding whether a reason for a name change has been shown (K.S.A. 60-1402), the court considering the proposed name change for a child should also consider the interests of the parents and the best…”

In Re Application to Change Name, 706 P.2d 480 (Kan. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 2× “Therefore, we hold that in exercising the discretion implicit in deciding whether a reason for a name change has been shown *629 (K.S.A. 60-1402), the court considering the proposed name change for a child should also consider the interests of the parents and the best interests…”

Babcock v. City of Kansas City, 419 P.2d 882 (Kan. 1966). · cites it 2× “The advisory committee's recommended quo warranto Sections 60-1402 and 60-1403 now appear in the Code of Civil Procedure as K.”

In Re the Marriage of Killman, 939 P.2d 970 (Kan. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “2d at 628-29 ("[W]e hold that in exercising the discretion implicit in deciding whether a reason for a name change has been shown [K.S.A. 60-1402], the court considering the proposed name change for a child should also consider the interests of the parents and the best interests…”

Kopp's Rug Co. v. Talbot, 620 P.2d 1167 (Kan. Ct. App. 1980). “1923, § 60-1402.) Is there any difference, however slight, in requiring “a reasonably itemized statement and the amount of the claim” and in requiring that the statement set forth the “amount claimed and the items thereof, as nearly as practicable”? We believe there is.”

In re Petition of Clark, 450 P.3d 830 (Kan. Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 6× “" K.S.A. 60-1402(a). Notice must be given at the discretion of the court, either by publication under K.”

Thomasson v. Kirkpatrick, 254 P.2d 329 (Kan. 1953). · cites it 2× “1949) may be summarized or quoted as follows: Section 60-1401 provides that any person who shall under a contract with the owner, or someone representing him of any tract of land perform labor or furnish material for the erection of a building oh the real property shall have a…”

In re Name Change of Peterson (Kan. Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 4× “Nor do we consider in this appeal the legal question of whether it's appropriate under K.S.A. 60-1402 to approve a name change without requiring notice to someone and holding a court hearing.”

In re Petition of Wright (Kan. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “To the extent we must interpret K.S.A. 60-1402, we have unlimited review.”

In re Name Change of Burnett (Kan. Ct. App. 2022). “First, under K.S.A. 60-1402, he petitioned to change his name to Mfalme Hodari Durojaiye Akhalu- 1 Al.”

In Re Doe, 843 P.2d 735 (Kan. Ct. App. 1992). “60-1603(a); K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 60-1402(a). But no such residency requirements are listed for separate maintenance, which is a form of relief distinct from divorce.”

— K.S.A. § 60-1402(a) — 3 cases

In re Petition of Clark, 450 P.3d 830 (Kan. Ct. App. 2019). “" K.S.A. 60-1402(a). Notice must be given at the discretion of the court, either by publication under K.”

In re Name Change of Peterson (Kan. Ct. App. 2020). “Nor do we consider in this appeal the legal question of whether it's appropriate under K.S.A. 60-1402 to approve a name change without requiring notice to someone and holding a court hearing.”

— K.S.A. § 60-1402(b) — 2 cases

In re Petition of Clark, 450 P.3d 830 (Kan. Ct. App. 2019). “" K.S.A. 60-1402(a). Notice must be given at the discretion of the court, either by publication under K.”

— K.S.A. § 60-1402(c) — 4 cases

In Re Application to Change Name, 706 P.2d 480 (Kan. Ct. App. 1985). “Therefore, we hold that in exercising the discretion implicit in deciding whether a reason for a name change has been shown *629 (K.S.A. 60-1402), the court considering the proposed name change for a child should also consider the interests of the parents and the best interests…”

In re Petition of Clark, 450 P.3d 830 (Kan. Ct. App. 2019). “" K.S.A. 60-1402(a). Notice must be given at the discretion of the court, either by publication under K.”

In re Petition of Wright (Kan. Ct. App. 2025). “To the extent we must interpret K.S.A. 60-1402, we have unlimited review.”

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